Sony QX100 vs Sony W290

Following is a extensive comparison of the Sony QX100 vs Sony W290, former is a Lens-style while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the QX100 (20MP) and W290 (12MP) and the QX100 (1") and W290 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The QX100 was launched 4 years after the W290 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the QX100 matches up against the W290 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony QX100 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Sony QX100 provides physical dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the QX100 versus the W290.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the QX100 and W290 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX100 and W290.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The QX100 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony QX100 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer QX100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.